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title: "FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1"
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# FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework

Buyer: TRANSLINK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0495d1

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## Summary

Translink, located in Belfast, UK, has completed the award process for the FW122 Permanent Way Major Projects Framework, a strategic procurement seeking to engage contractors for extensive railway construction works. The industry category is classified under urban railway track construction. The procurement method used was a selective, negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, aimed at ensuring that capable contractors are chosen for this extensive framework. The framework supports the delivery of capital and maintenance works, with a focus on railway renovation, including standalone site renewals and large-scale multidisciplinary projects. The initial tender phase closed on 30 September 2024, evolving from planning to tender and finally the award stage as of 2 April 2026. The contract involves substantial financial allocation towards enhancing railway infrastructure across various locations in the UK.

This procurement framework presents significant potential opportunities for contractors specialising in railway construction, civil engineering, and signalling works. The framework includes a variety of work packages, such as track renewals, rail milling, and line speed improvements, among others, thus catering to diverse aspects of railway enhancement projects. Due to its multidimensional scope involving interfacing railway assets like Telecoms and Electrification, this tender is ideal for large-scale suppliers with the capacity for cross-disciplinary projects. Companies like McLaughlin and Harvey Limited, BABCOCK RAIL LIMITED, Amey Rail Limited, and FP McCann are prime examples of organisations that have successfully been awarded contracts, illustrating the scope for similar large enterprises seeking to expand their operations in the rail infrastructure sector. Businesses with expertise in engineering, construction, and multi-discipline design would find this framework conducive to growth and expansion in the UK's railway network development.

## Notice

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (PS20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Translink is establishing a Framework for the provision of Permanent Way Contractor works to support the delivery of Translink's programme of capital and maintenance works. This Framework will entail the delivery of Work Packages in relation to Permanent Way across a wide spectrum of work types and scopes. These are expected to range from standalone single-site renewals and refurbishments to large (PS20m+) Permanent Way-led projects that entail multi-disciplinary design and construction and the use of disruptive blockades / possessions. The type of Work Packages that may be commissioned under the Framework will typically comprise the following: Plain line renewal and refurbishment, Switch and crossing (S+C) renewal and refurbishment, Level crossing renewal and refurbishment, User-worked crossing (UWC) renewal and refurbishment, Re-railing, Rail milling, Ballast, Drainage, Work to sidings and depots, Rail systems enhancements (e.g., construction of new permanent way assets, track dualling, passing loops, sidings extensions, line speed improvements, realignment). To support the delivery of such Work Packages, the Supplier will be required to also have the capability to undertake work to interfacing railway assets including the following: Signalling and Telecoms, Electrification and Plant (E+P), Civils and Structures. Your response must be submitted via the relevant Call for Tender (CfT) on the eTendersNI portal. Instructions on how to submit your response can be found within the Interactive Walkthrough on the eTendersNI Homepage. No other method of submission will be accepted.

Renewal: Initial 60 month contract plus a further 36 month extension options

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031118-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Potentially after an initial 60 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000,000 |
| Lots value | £150,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TRANSLINK |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | 55STATIONR OAD |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | AMEY RAIL; BABCOCK RAIL; FP MCCANN; MCLAUGHLIN AND HARVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45234100 - Railway construction works
- 45234129 - Urban railway track construction works

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2026 at 15:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031118-2026
- 27 Aug 2024 at 16:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027351-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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